2009 5finity Greatest American Hero Sketch Cards is one of the earliest releases from the niche, art-focused manufacturer. The set boasts a small print run, a sketch card-only checklist and plenty of nostalgia, not to mention a few other surprises.
The product’s total print run was 899 packs. However, it still featured almost 40 artists. Doing some quick math and that averages out to not a lot of cards by each. Still, it brings a variety of styles to cards for a show that was overlooked in the hobby for a long, long time.
In addition to basic sketch cards, some were also signed by some of the major players in The Greatest American Hero. This includes lead star William Katt, creator Stephen J. Cannell, Robert Culp and Connie Sellecca. Autographed sketch cards appear 1:15 packs.
2009 5finity Greatest American Hero hot packs, which are included every 36 packs, have two or three sketch cards instead of the customary one.
With such a small print run and targeted audience, finding cards from this set today can be tough. Unopened packs are near impossible.
Proceeds from the set supported March of Dimes.
2009 5finity Greatest American Hero Sketch Cards Checklist
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Sketch Cards
The number of cards each artist did is noted.
Chris Allan 16
Axebone 48
Scott Barnett 32
Chris Bradberry 35
Ted Dastick 24
Keith Dotson 24
Michael Duron 40
Jerry Gaylord 32
Ben Glendenning 96
Ray-Anthony Height 24
Jessica Hickman 16
Bat Hilliard 47
Anthony Hochrein 16
Lak Lim 72
Randy Martinez 16
Eric Merced 56
Jake Minor 16
Rich Molinelli 48
Dan Schoening 24
Evan Shaner 32
Brian Shearer 40
Blair Shedd 24
Uko Smith 24
Jason Sobol 24
Jeremy Treece 48
Bryan Turner 24
Frankie B. Washington 40
Rare Sketch Cards
Andy Carreon 8
Guy Davis 4
Adam Dekraker 8
Nicole Goff 8
Randy Kintz 1
Greg Larocque 8
Remmy 1
Trevor von Eeden 8
Autographed Sketch Cards
1:15 packs.
Cards can be found with multiple signatures.
Autograph Signers:
Stephen J. Cannell – Creator/Producer/Writer
Robert Culp – Bill Maxwell
William Katt – Ralph Hinkley
Michael Pare – Tony Villicana
Connie Sellecca – Pam Davidson
Artists:
Ben Glendenning 64
Ray-Anthony Height 8
Lak Lim 16
Eric Merced 16
Evan Shaner 16
Baby Bottle Inserts
5 produced.
Sketch cards are shaped like a baby bottle.
Commission Request
10 produced.
Redemption Card
Also available:
- Artist Exclusive (AE) Cards – 40
- Golden Baby Cards – 40 (exclusive to dealers)
- Red Baby Greatest Artist Exclusive Card – 1
